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Quail

early 1900s

Japan, Meiji period

(1868–1912)
Medium
ivory
Measurements
Overall: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Woods 1945.220
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A small ivory sculpture depicts a plump quail crouching low. The bird's compact, bulbous body transitions from a smooth breast and head into wings incised with fine, overlapping lines representing feathers. Two dark, circular eyes flank a short, pointed beak, while tiny, textured feet peek from beneath the off-white form. Darker tones settle into the material's crevices, accentuating its rounded shape as it faces left.

Quail

early 1900s

Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)

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